The best bakeries & sweet shops in Monterey

Ice cream parlor chain known for its many ice cream flavors & sundaes, plus cakes, drinks & other treats.

1302 S Winchester Blvd (San Jose)

When a birthday, baby shower, or random sugar craving hits this week, Sweet Note Cakes turns it into a gorgeous, flavor-forward…

Pinewood Dr (San Jose)

Room For Dessert is a by-order Monterey bakery turning decorated sugar cookies into tiny edible art for weddings, corporate thank-yous, and…

420 Pacific St

Since 1936, Peters' Bakery has kept the South Bay sweet with its iconic Burnt Almond Cake, baked fresh using time-honored recipes. This…

3108 Alum Rock Ave (San Jose)

Basic shop crafting housemade baked goods, including cakepops, cookies, pastries & custom cakes.

1375 Blossom Hill Rd #38 (San Jose)

French-style cafe serving pastries, macarons, tarts & cakes, plus coffee & sandwiches.

333 Santana Row #1045 (San Jose)

Franchise bakery specializing in handcrafted bundt cakes, plus curated gifts & party supplies.

2721 Aborn Rd Suite 10 (San Jose)

Cheerily decorated bakery offering pastries, lunch fare & custom cakes, plus floral arrangements.

1875 S Bascom Ave #140, Campbell, CA 95008 (San Jose)

Homey shop offering fudge, truffles and chocolates as well as gifts and taffy.

Ocean Ave (Carmel)

Casual dessert destination for ice cream, chocolate products, candy, gourmet popcorn.

200 S 1st St #60 (San Jose)

Busy bakery for custom cakes for weddings and birthdays, plus brownies and cookies.

1175 Redmond Ave (San Jose)

Candies & chocolates are sold by the piece or box at this old-school chain, in business since 1921.

5353 Almaden Expy #16 (San Jose)

Coffee, cakes, cookies & pastries, plus hot & cold sandwiches, served in cozy quarters.

650 Lighthouse Ave (Pacific Grove)

Bakery offering from-scratch desserts, including cookies, pies & custom layer cakes.

1109 Lincoln Ave (San Jose)

Casual space for pastries, quiches and coffee plus savory sandwiches; bakery menu.

465 Olympia Ave Suite D (Sand City)

Candies & chocolates are sold by the piece or box at this old-school chain, in business since 1921.

1088 E Brokaw Rd Ste 50 (San Jose)

Franchise bakery specializing in handcrafted bundt cakes, plus curated gifts & party supplies.

1702 Meridian Ave Suite B (San Jose)

Candies & chocolates are sold by the piece or box at this old-school chain, in business since 1921.

925 Blossom Hill Rd #1265 (San Jose)

Petite shop selling premium truffles, chews & creams, plus chocolate-covered fruits & nuts.

1268 Lincoln Ave (San Jose)

This longtime bakery & deli known for its pan dulce also offers sandwiches & Mexican pastries.

415 S King Rd (San Jose)

Family-owned chocolatier known for its chocolates, truffles and caramels, plus factory tours.

2 Harris Ct Ste B6

Candies & chocolates are sold by the piece or box at this old-school chain, in business since 1921.

310 Del Monte Center

Candies & chocolates are sold by the piece or box at this old-school chain, in business since 1921.

1675 W San Carlos St (San Jose)

Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).

1146 Blossom Hill Rd (San Jose)

Charming bakery offering croissants, tarts, quiches, sandwiches, and coffee.

539 Hartnell St

Longtime supermarket chain carrying brand-name & house-label groceries, plus a deli, bakery & more.

1489 Bird Ave. (San Jose)

Pandan waffles and custom cakes round out the offerings at this bakery with Vietnamese roots.

979 Story Rd Unit 7066 (San Jose)

Teen-oriented retail chain for a large assortment of games, snacks, jewelry, room decor & more.

5650 Cottle Rd Ste 10 (San Jose)

Quaint 1906 bakeshop dispensing European-style pastries & pretzels, coffee, soups & sandwiches.

Ocean Ave (Carmel-By-The-Sea)

Long-running fixture for homemade caramel corn, chocolate clusters, taffy and popcorn.

31 Old Fisherman’s Wharf #39

Standard & mini-sized cakes, plus custom orders, are the specialty at this neighborhood bake shop.

9 Soledad Dr A

Quiet coffeehouse offering gluten-free versions of cakes, cookies and muffins.

25 Soledad Dr

Whimsical bakery specializing in signature creative cupcakes served in brightly colored digs.

1305 N Bascom Ave I (San Jose)

Set in the restored Cooper Molera complex, this bakery & cafe serves an elevated New American menu.

502 Munras Ave

Rustic bread, pastries & sandwiches are specialties at this cozy French bakery.

3659 The Barnyard e22 (Carmel)

Candies & chocolates are sold by the piece or box at this old-school chain, in business since 1921.

Post-Security, 1701 Airport Blvd Terminal B - Boarding Area, near Gate 24 (San Jose)